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can i still be me?

August 22, 2012
By princesscutie123 GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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princesscutie123 GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder<br /> I rather be hurt with the truth then a lie<br /> education is the key to sucess<br /> nonviolence is a weapon of the strong<br /> <br /> love all trust a few do wrong to none<br /> <br /> your eyes are the windows of your soul<br /> <br /> trust can be destroyed faster then it can be built<br /> <br /> education is the most important aspect of society<br /> <br /> <br /> keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground

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If there's so much i must be can i still just be me?
the way iam
can i trust in my own heart
and still give people what they want?
Or am I'm just one part of some big plan?
can i hear my own voice and still believe
can i just be me and not what others think i should be
can i still be me

© Brittany P., Kannapolis, NC

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